The Legend of Zelda (Franchise)

The Legend of Zelda is a long-running video game series created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and developed mainly by Nintendo. It follows the adventures of Link and Princess Zelda as they try to protect the land of Hyrule from the villain Ganon, who seeks the powerful Triforce to reshape the world. The series has expanded across many Nintendo consoles since its 1986 debut, along with spin-offs, manga adaptations, and an animated TV show. It is widely regarded as one of Nintendo’s most successful and influential franchises, with several entries considered among the greatest games ever made.